Southern Law Enforcement Foundation

The U.S. Marshals Service sadly confirms that a Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Western District of Louisiana was shot and killed today while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, La.

The incident involved the U.S. Marshals, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and Alexandria Police.

The suspect is in custody.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are handling the investigation.

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🚨 TWO POLICE OFFICERS INJURED IN 4 CAR CRASH 🚨 2 Birmingham Police Department, Alabama officers were injured after a four-vehicle crash overnight in the Roebuck area. The collision occurred along Parkway East and prompted a large response from police and emergency personnel. Both officers were transported to UAB Hospital for treatment. Thankfully, authorities say their injuries are not life-threatening. Police have not yet released information on whether anyone else was injured. 💙 Please keep these officers and their families in your thoughts and prayers as they recover. Image courtesy of ABC 33/40